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Ameris Bancorp's Mixed 2025 Results: Strong Earnings Tempered by Rising Credit Costs

Ameris Bancorp's latest financial report reveals a dual narrative: robust net interest income and earnings per share, contrasted with a notable increase in loan charge-offs. While share buybacks and profitability metrics remain supportive, analysts are scrutinizing whether the stock's premium valuation is justified amidst emerging credit risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Capgemini's ICE Contract Controversy: A Test of Ethics and Investor Confidence

Capgemini faces mounting scrutiny after its U.S. subsidiary signed a contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking ethical debates in France and raising questions about governance risks for the IT consulting giant.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SB Financial Group Caps Off a Record 2025 with Strong Q4, Eyes Further Growth Amid Industry Headwinds

Despite a challenging mortgage landscape, SB Financial Group (SBFG) reports robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, marking one of its strongest performances in history with significant loan growth and disciplined expense management.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

High Tide Caps Record Year with Strong Q4, Eyes German Expansion and U.S. Ambitions

High Tide Inc. reported record quarterly revenue and profitability in its fiscal Q4 2025, fueled by robust Canadian retail growth. The company outlined aggressive store expansion plans and detailed integration efforts for its new German medical cannabis asset, while also signaling cautious optimism regarding potential U.S. market entry.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

First Business Financial Services Caps 2025 with Strong Quarter, Navigates Isolated CRE Challenge

First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) reported robust 2025 results, driven by resilient margins and core deposit growth, while detailing a contained credit issue in its commercial real estate portfolio and outlining double-digit growth targets for the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

United Rentals Shares Tumble 15% as Earnings Miss and Guidance Disappoints

The equipment rental giant's stock suffered its worst week in recent memory after quarterly results fell short of Wall Street's expectations, compounded by a price target cut from a major bank.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Scalpel: How Intuitive Surgical and Medtronic Are Positioning for the AI-Driven Future of Surgery

While fully autonomous robotic surgeons remain on the horizon, the foundational technology and data ecosystems being built today are setting the stage for a transformative shift. Two industry giants, Intuitive Surgical and Medtronic, offer investors distinct pathways to capitalize on this evolving landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Polaris Sees Analyst Target Trim Despite Solid Q4 Performance, as Guidance Disappoints

Seaport Research has lowered its price target for Polaris Inc. (PII) following a strong fourth quarter overshadowed by softer-than-expected forward guidance. The firm maintains a Buy rating, citing the company's market share gains and operational improvements amidst ongoing tariff challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Roper Technologies Shares Slump as Mixed Q4 Results and Cautious Outlook Disappoint Market

Despite posting solid revenue and profit growth for its final quarter of 2025, Roper Technologies' stock fell sharply this week after its guidance for the coming year fell short of Wall Street's expectations, highlighting the challenges for diversified software firms in an AI-dominated market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

BofA Boosts Chevron Target to $188, Citing Geopolitical Shifts and Venezuela Export Surge

Bank of America raises its price target on Chevron (CVX) to $188, maintaining a Buy rating, as geopolitical tensions and a planned ramp-up of Venezuelan crude exports bolster the energy giant's near-term outlook.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

TD Securities Upgrades Bank of Montreal to Buy, Citing Improved Profitability Outlook

TD Securities has turned bullish on Bank of Montreal, upgrading the stock to Buy and raising its price target, citing a more constructive trajectory for the bank's return on equity and its diversified earnings base.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cocoa Price Retreat Offers Breather for Mondelez, Morgan Stanley Sees Clearer Path to Earnings Growth

As cocoa futures pull back from historic highs, Morgan Stanley boosts its price target for snack giant Mondelez International, citing improved earnings visibility. The firm maintains an Overweight rating, highlighting the company's resilient financials and shareholder returns amidst lingering sales growth uncertainties.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

NextEra Energy: A Utility-Renewables Hybrid Poised for Long-Term Growth

NextEra Energy's unique dual-business model offers investors the stability of a regulated utility alongside the high-growth potential of its renewable energy arm, positioning it as a key player in powering the AI boom.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Mine Collapse in Eastern Congo Claims Over 200 Lives, Exposing Perils of Artisanal Coltan Mining

A catastrophic landslide at a major coltan mine in rebel-held eastern Congo has killed hundreds of informal miners, casting a harsh light on the deadly human cost behind the global tech supply chain.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Venezuela's Oil Sector: Exxon, Chevron Signal Cautious Interest Amid Political Shifts

U.S. oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron hinted at a potential future role in Venezuela's energy revival during earnings calls, emphasizing the need for legal stability and clearer political outcomes before any major commitments. While sanctions ease and new legislation emerges, the path to significant investment remains long and fraught with uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wells Fargo Raises AEP Price Target as Utility Giant Advances $2.65 Billion Fuel Cell Project

Wells Fargo updates its long-term valuation for American Electric Power (AEP), raising its price target to $140, as the utility secures a major fuel cell investment and a 20-year power purchase agreement for a new Wyoming facility.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

UnitedHealth Maintains Long-Term Growth Outlook Despite Medicare Rate Uncertainty, RBC Says

RBC Capital reaffirms its Outperform rating on UnitedHealth Group, citing management's commitment to long-term earnings targets, even as a lower-than-expected Medicare Advantage rate proposal triggers a sharp sell-off in the health insurer's shares.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Faces Potential Plunge to $57,000 as Bearish Sentiment Grips Crypto Markets

A prominent crypto analyst warns that Bitcoin could retest a critical long-term support level near $57,000, signaling a deepening correction as the digital asset market stumbles into 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Stalls Near Two-Month Low as Warsh Fed Pick Fails to Offset ETF Exodus

Bitcoin struggles to find a floor, trading near November lows as the nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair fails to spark a rally. Persistent outflows from US spot ETFs and a broader risk-off mood compound the pressure, raising fresh doubts about the cryptocurrency's 'digital gold' narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tesla Discloses 1.1 Million Active FSD Subscribers as It Pivots to Subscription-Only Model

In a landmark disclosure during its Q4 earnings call, Tesla has revealed it now has 1.1 million active Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscribers worldwide. The announcement comes as the company prepares to shift exclusively to a monthly subscription model, a strategic move tied to Elon Musk's ambitious goal of reaching 10 million active users.

Jan 30, 2026